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16850 Middlebrook Dr, Houston, TX
Armand Bayou Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Armand Bayou Montessori School
Armand Bayou Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2017, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 weeks through 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Field trips, Music class, Dance class, Swim lessons, Physical Education classes |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Armand Bayou Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Armand Bayou Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1642526
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies are missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One personnel record evaluated was missing documentation to show received center and operational policies, notarized affidavit and orientation statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the van needed to be serviced and secured.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor fence for children under five years old is not four feet height requirement around the entire outdoor activity space.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
“I did not observe a written plan to supervise children while traveling to and from the outdoor activity space.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe several wooden boards in the playground fence to be deteriorating and one board was missing along the rear section.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe two nails protruding from wooden logs in the playground presenting safety hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
Jan 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“One personnel record evaluated was missing current driver license on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose fill surfacing on the school age playground is not measuring nine inches. Also, grass has begun to ovegrow the surfacing in areas. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022
Jan 12, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five five staff lacked current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The loose-fill surfacing on the school age playground is not being maintained at a depth of nine inches. Also, grass has begun to overgrow the loose-fill surfacing in some areas. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies does not inform parents of the requirement for physical activity and outside play time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five staff lacked current First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The van drivers and the director have not completed a valid transportation safety training course.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation 2. How you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation 3. How staff will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical care and the sign-in/sign-out logs.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four lacked one clock hour of training in recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 or children with limited mobility will be evacuated 2. The staff's responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency 3. How children will be accounted for at the safe area and alternate shelter”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director did not complete one clock hour of annual training covering SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, nine lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Armand Bayou Montessori School
Is Armand Bayou Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2017.
When was Armand Bayou Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Armand Bayou Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Armand Bayou Montessori School care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Armand Bayou Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Armand Bayou Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Armand Bayou Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 480-1648 to ask.
What is Armand Bayou Montessori School's phone number?
(281) 480-1648.
Where is Armand Bayou Montessori School?
16204 Hickory Knoll Dr, Houston, TX 77059. The nearest other daycare we list is University Preschool, 0.5 miles away.